Medical Assistant - Certified

Cascade Community Healthcare • Centralia, WA

14d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant - Certified is an integral member of the medical and nursing teams, helping ensure client flow and providing quality client care in a safe and timely manner. The position is based at Cascade’s Centralia, Washington location and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role pays $22.55–$27.49, depending on experience.

Cascade is a nonprofit community health center serving Lewis County and surrounding communities for 60 years, with five locations throughout Lewis County. The Medical Assistant works within the MA-C scope of practice and under the required delegation and supervision of authorized healthcare practitioners. The role includes clinical support, documentation, care coordination, referral follow-up, and collaboration with medical providers and the integrated care team.

Requirements

• Active Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant Certification.
• Must be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check; a national background check may be required if the applicant has lived outside Washington in the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer permitted medications under a valid order and the delegation and supervision of an authorized healthcare practitioner; observe clients and promptly report medication reactions, side effects, or other concerns to the supervising practitioner.
• Coordinate follow-up on referrals and support continuity of care.
• Obtain and document medical histories, medication information, and vital signs as directed.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of services provided and relevant clinical or behavioral observations.
• Coordinate laboratory orders and communicate results to medical providers in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
• Coordinate services with community medical providers and other members of the integrated care team.
• Communicate with the supervisor about client contact and direct service hours and work toward established productivity expectations.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards, appropriate boundaries, and client confidentiality.
• Maintain clinical records and prepare reports in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.
• Maintain required credentials and participate in training and professional development relevant to the position.
• Perform other duties within the MA-C scope of practice as assigned, delegated, and supervised.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment opportunities through eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and participation as an approved Washington Health Corps site.
• Up to 13 hours of paid time off earned per month, 11 paid holidays, and 16 hours of personal holiday time; benefits are prorated based on FTE, and PTO and personal holiday hours are available after 90 days of employment.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, AllyHealth, an employee assistance program, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Voluntary supplemental term life insurance, legal services, fraud and identity protection, HSA, FSA, dependent care FSA, and pet insurance, subject to plan terms.
• After six months of employment, employer contributions of 5% of gross earnings to a 401(k) each month, with no employee contribution or match required.
• Required supervision hours toward licensure may be provided at no cost by Team Managers.
• Reimbursement for required Department of Health license renewals and other job-related certifications, such as DEA registration and CPR/BLS certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed